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E110 DNB

1988 Volvo 700 Series

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

190,001 mi
Last recorded190,001 miles
Recorded on1 May 2014
Typical for 1988 Volvo 700 Series151,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE110 DNB
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2014 190,001 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 187,259 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 184,881 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 May 2011 181,372 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 174,580 miles

Both front brakes slight bind.

Pass 27 May 2009 168,637 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

battery area corroded & iner bay

front & rear no.plates deteriorated & marked

slight play detected in o/s & n/s of steering rack at road wheels

Fail 27 May 2009 168,637 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

battery area corroded & iner bay

front & rear no.plates deteriorated & marked

slight play detected in o/s & n/s of steering rack at road wheels

Pass 28 May 2008 162,720 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 May 2007 158,015 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 153,512 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo 700 Series?

Based on 194,851 MOT tests across 35,371 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
2,905
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
35,371
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,445
position lamp(s) not working 8,496
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 7,523
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 7,408
Registration plate lamp not working 6,696
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E110 DNB is a 1988 Volvo 700 Series in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1988 Volvo 700 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 151,569 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo 700 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,445 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E110 DNB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo 700 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 38 years old, this Volvo 700 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E110 DNB registered?

E110 DNB is a 1988 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 3 June 1988.

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